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Rappel de Device Recall SynchroMed II Implantable Infusion Pump

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par Medtronic Neuromodulation.

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

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  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    65135
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 1
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1570-2013
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2013-06-03
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2013-06-25
  • Statut de l'événement
    Terminated
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Date de fin de l'événement
    2015-05-14
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=117981
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Pump, infusion, implanted, programmable - Product Code LKK
  • Cause
    Medtronic is providing healthcare professionals with important safety information and patient management recommendations regarding the unintended delivery of drug during the priming bolus function for the synchromed implantable infusion pump. the unintended delivery of drug can contribute to patient overdose or underdose symptoms which may be clinically relevant.
  • Action
    Medtronic sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter dated May 2013, to all affected customers. The letter described the background and nature of the issue and provided recommendations for patient management and monitoring after initiation of Intrathecal Therapy. The letter directed customers to continue to use the priming bolus precedure; to monitor all patients following start or restart of intrathecal therapy; consider priming the pump prior to implant; and educate caregivers and family members to recognize the signs and sypmtoms associated with intrathecal drug therapy complications. For questions contact your local Medtronic field representative or Medtronic Neuromodulation Technical Services at 1-800-707-0933.

Device

Device Recall SynchroMed II Implantable Infusion Pump
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    all SynchroMed II pumps
  • Classification du dispositif
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    3
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    worldwide
  • Description du dispositif
    Medtronic SynchroMed II, Model 8637, (The SynchroMed II Pump is supplied in 20 ml or 40 ml reservoir size.) Sterilized using ethylene oxide. The pump is part of an infusion system that stores and delivers a prescribed drug to a specific site. The implantable components of the SynchroMed II infusion system include the pump, catheter,r and catheter accessories || The SynchroMed II Programmable Pump is indicated when patient therapy requires the chronic infusion of drugs or fluids:
  • Manufacturer
    Medtronic Neuromodulation

Manufacturer

Medtronic Neuromodulation
  • Adresse du fabricant
    Medtronic Neuromodulation, 7000 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis MN 55432-3568
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Commentaire du fabricant
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA